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Home, sweet home studio

Welcome to my website dedicated to home studios!

For years, I’ve been composing, recording, and mixing my music. This site was born from the desire to share that experience with you.

Making computer-assisted music doesn’t necessarily require a big budget. Yes, a minimum of equipment is essential, but when it comes to software, there are plenty of free gems that rival professional solutions. Here, I present a selection of tools I’ve tested and approved.

On this site, you’ll find a complete tutorial on how to mix a track from start to finish, tips on choosing the right gear, an overview of the main DAWs (digital audio workstations), as well as a section dedicated to amp simulators (free or paid) for guitarists.

And if you feel like it, I also invite you to discover my own compositions, entirely produced in my home studio with the resources I have at hand.

Enjoy your visit, and above all, enjoy the music!

Grebz

TUTORIAL

Making a song from start to finish

You’ve got all your home studio gear, but how does recording and mixing actually work?

Here’s an introduction to home studio recording and mixing, based on my personal experience. It will help you take your first steps, and probably even go further.

The "mix in practice" section is a full example of mixing a song from start to finish, instrument by instrument, with all the tools used and the settings applied, from the raw recorded sound to the final mix, ending with mastering.

Finally, a glossary explains in a few words the terms commonly used in home studio music production.

AMP SIMULATORS

For guitar players!

Guitar players in home studios often face a few dilemmas: it’s hard to own all the amps you dream of (for obvious reasons of space and cost) and it’s just as hard to enjoy your amp at home without upsetting your family or neighbors due to the volume it requires to sound its best.

Fortunately, there’s a solution: amp and cabinet simulators. These tools virtually reproduce real or imaginary amps by modeling their electronic circuits and using IRs (Impulse Responses) to recreate the tone and feel of different speaker cabinets. And it’s easier than you might think.

HARDWARE

From computer to audio interface to studio monitors

To make serious music at home using a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW), you’ll need to invest in some essential gear.

A computer, an audio interface, studio monitors or a high-quality pair of headphones, one or more microphones, and of course your musical instruments.

It does come at a cost, of course, but even entry-level gear, when used properly, can deliver surprisingly good results.

D.A.W.

When it comes to computer-based music production, software is key. Your computer becomes your main instrument, allowing you to record, edit, shape, and mix your music until it reaches its final form.

At the heart of it all is the DAW, used in combination with various tools called “plugins”. While many essential plugins come bundled with most DAWs, countless others are available separately, both paid and free (effects, software synths, virtual drums, and more).

COMPOSITIONS

To be enjoyed without moderation

I wrote my first pieces of music on a Commodore Amiga computer back in 1988.

Today, I compose in a Pop-Rock style, with forays into other genres, including orchestral and electronic music. My main goal is to enjoy the process, and if others enjoy listening too, then I’ve succeeded.

I also compose music for theatre plays.

MESSAGES

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Wyv3rN
le 25/11/2011 à 10h53

J'étais sur Guitar Rig 4 avant, ben depuis que j'ai découvert ces simus d'amplis et de cabs gratuits, je l'ai presque mis à la poubelle (sauf pour les effets). Le X30 couplé avec 2 cabs de Mesa, c'est peu de dire que ça envoie le pâté !!! Bravo pour le site clair, avec aperçus visuels et sonores, c'est du tout bon !!!

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Oui, tout n'est pas à jeter dans les simulations payantes, loin de là, et elles ont l'avantage de proposer beaucoup de choix, mais quand on n'a pas un rond de côté pour s'acheter des plugins en plus du séquenceur, c'est quand même génial de pouvoir disposer d'alternatives gratuites et d'excellente qualité.

Grebz

Yannedge
le 29/10/2011 à 01h40

Félicitations...
Très beau site, complet...

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Merci beaucoup !

Grebz

Ogre
le 25/10/2011 à 09h47

Thank you for the plugins.

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You're welcome!

Grebz

Allstage
le 15/09/2011 à 06h41

Très très beau travail, bonne rédaction : assez complet et très compréhensible.
+1

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Merci beaucoup !

Grebz

Mike
le 04/09/2011 à 22h33

Bonjour,

Excellent Travail, merci !

Mike

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De rien, mais merci d'éviter les liens commerciaux.
Pas de problème pour des liens vers des créations musicales personnelles ou des sites en rapport direct avec les trucs et astuces musicaux gratuits, mais pas de liens vers des services payants, d'autant plus s'il ne s'agit pas de musique.

Grebz

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OK, le site n'est pas payant, c'est le mien, et ce sont ce sont mes démos de compositions et d'arrangements...

Mike

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Alors désolé, renvoyez-moi le lien...

Grebz